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This hike is a fantastic way to experience nature at its finest, with fewer crowds and a more relaxed pace. Along the way, you’ll take in stunning landscapes, encounter diverse flora and fauna, visit archaeological sites, and enjoy breathtaking views. The tour includes three nights camping and one night in a comfortable hotel in the town of Machu Picchu. The small group size makes the experience feel intimate—like a private tour for your family or group of friends.

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DAY 1 INCA TRAIL

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Cusco – Kilometer 82 – Llaqtapata – Hatunchaca

We start early with a transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll stop for breakfast. From there, we head to Kilometer 82 or Piscacucho—the beginning of this exclusive Inca Trail route. The trek offers beautiful views of Mount Veronica (5,900 m / 19,000 ft) and diverse plant and animal life. The terrain is mostly flat at first, passing by the small village of Miskay. After a slight uphill section, we’ll reach a viewpoint overlooking the Llactapata (Patallacta) archaeological site. We’ll then descend into the canyon for a delicious lunch beside the ruins.

The hike continues to our campsite in Hatunchaca, where we’ll spend our first night.

  • Meals: Lunch/Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Max Altitude: 2,980 m
  • Min Altitude: 2,750 m
  • Distance: 14 km
  • Estimated Time: 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 2 INCA TRAIL

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Hatunchaca – Llulluchapampa

We begin the day with coca tea or coffee and a hearty breakfast. The goal today is to reach the Llulluchapampa campsite, just before the famous Dead Woman’s Pass—the highest point of the trek. We take our time, enjoying the scenery and visiting sites like the Paucarcancha Inca fortress and Patahuasi. The trail takes us through diverse ecosystems, from highlands to cloud forest and alpine puna. Wildlife such as white-tailed deer may be spotted. We finish the day at the peaceful Llulluchapampa campsite.

  • Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Max Altitude: 3,800 m
  • Min Altitude: 2,980 m
  • Distance: 7 km
  • Estimated Time: 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 3 INCA TRAIL

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Llulluchapampa – Warmiwañuska Pass – Phuyupatamarca

This is the longest day of the trek, as we cross two high mountain passes. We first ascend to Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215 m), then descend before climbing again to Runcuraccay Pass (3,950 m). You’ll enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and lush cloud forest. We’ll visit the Inca sites of Runcuraccay and Sayacmarca, both offering incredible vistas. After lunch in Chakicocha, we continue to Phuyupatamarca (3,680 m), where we’ll enjoy a stunning sunset and our first views of Machu Picchu.

  • Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Max Altitude: 4,215 m
  • Min Altitude: 3,680 m
  • Distance: 15 km
  • Estimated Time: 8 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 4 INCA TRAIL

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu

After breakfast, we descend the famous Inca steps and explore the archaeological sites of Phuyupatamarca, Intipata, and Wiñay Wayna. This shorter day allows more time for exploration. At Wiñay Wayna, we’ll enjoy a light lunch before heading to the Sun Gate (Intipunku), where we get our first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Then we take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, check into our hotel, and if time allows, relax in the town’s hot springs before dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3-star hotel
  • Max Altitude: 2,720 m
  • Min Altitude: 2,050 m
  • Distance: 6 km
  • Estimated Time: 2 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy

DAY 5 INCA TRAIL

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

After an early breakfast, we take the bus up to Machu Picchu to witness sunrise over the ancient citadel. A 2-hour guided tour will follow. If you’ve booked the hike to Huayna Picchu, you’ll do it now. Afterward, we return to Aguas Calientes, take the train back to Poroy or Ollantaytambo, and then a private transfer to Cusco to end the journey.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Max Altitude: 2,720 m
  • Min Altitude: 2,050 m
  • Distance: Variable
  • Estimated Time: Variable

Inclusions

What’s Included

  • Hotel pickup and private transport to Kilometer 82
  • Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
  • Personal tents, inflatable mattresses, dining tent, kitchen tent, and bathroom tent (if needed)
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Cook and porters for all camping equipment
  • 3 nights camping and 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and daily snacks
  • First-aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Bus tickets from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
  • Return train ticket to Cusco

What’s Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner on the last day in Aguas Calientes
  • Entry to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
  • Domestic or international flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for staff
  • Hotels in Cusco
  • Sleeping bag, inflatable mattress, and trekking poles (available for rent)
  • Any additional costs due to accidents or illness during the tour

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